Skate with Santa to help Food Pantry

Friday

Dec 14, 2012 at 3:15 AM

ROCHESTER — The 14th annual Skate with Santa: Holiday Food Drive will take place at the Rochester Arena on Friday, Dec. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa is happy to take time out of his busy December schedule to join us amid the twinkling holiday lights and music. Admission is a donation of two non-perishable food items or personal care products per person to benefit Gerry’s Food Pantry or $5 entry fee. Skate rentals are available for $3, first come first served.

“Every year it seems as if the need increases. Skate With Santa is such a wonderful Rochester tradition that benefits Gerry’s Food Pantry as well as provides a holiday experience for families,” says Chris Bowlen, director of Rochester Recreation and Arena. “The generosity of participants embodies the spirit of the season. And for those who did not realize that Santa is a whiz on skates; what else would he do during the off season at the North Pole?”

A warm room is available to watch the action as well as skate walkers for beginners. Dress in layers and consider bringing a helmet. The snack bar will be open for hungry skaters.

If you can’t attend but would still like to drop off donations, please do so on Friday at the Arena.

For more information on Skate With Santa, the Public Skate holiday schedule or Learn To Skate lessons, please visit www.rochesterrec.com or call 332-4120.